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P880 VGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,941 mi
Last recorded94,941 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 VGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure and damage ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear bemper slight damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,524 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault with the engine.

Nearside front direction indicator lamp damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Wheel nut welded to the offside front road wheel.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,516 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing hub stud cross threaded (4.2.A.1e)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault with the engine.

Nearside front direction indicator lamp damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 84,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 76,547 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P880 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P880 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P880 VGK registered?

P880 VGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P880 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P880 VGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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